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“broccoli” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxī lán huā

Example

西兰花是绿色的。xī lán huā shì lǜ sè de

Broccoli is green.

Illustration for 西兰花 (broccoli)

How to say “broccoli” in Chinese

“Broccoli” in Chinese is 西兰花 (xī lán huā).

A single green vegetable made of many tight flower buds gathered above a tender stem.

Full entry for 西兰花: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 西兰花

西兰花可以蒸着吃。xī lán huā ké yǐ zhēng zhe chī

Broccoli can be steamed and eaten.

Tips for using 西兰花

  • In food labels and recipes, this noun can name an ingredient inside a longer dish name, rather than naming a separate kind of dish.

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